Day Quote by Joe Mantello
“I think that from day one, when it became clear that 'Wicked' was going to have a life, that we have set a standard for ourselves that we are never going to shortchange the audience; that every person that we put into that musical is going to be held to the highest standards; and that nobody is going to be coasting.”
About This Quote
He asserts that a production must maintain high standards for everyone involved, refusing to compromise audience expectations.
In simple terms: Never lower the bar for audiences.
Key Takeaway
Maintain excellence consistently.
Themes
quality
standards
audience
Mood
determined
proud
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- production
- casting
- rehearsal
- marketing
Key Concepts
theatre
leadership
excellence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance excellence with innovation?
- What pressures affect maintaining standards?
A Different Perspective
High standards may limit creative risk‑taking.
